Intake manifold
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==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | Factory intakes have run the gambit from simple log intakes with no | + | Factory intakes have run the gambit from simple log intakes with no concern for efficiency or high flow, to aluminum high rise intakes designed for multiple carbs (tri power and dual 4 barrels). |
There have been "oddities" like Ford using a Q-jet on the 429 Cobra Jet, seen below. | There have been "oddities" like Ford using a Q-jet on the 429 Cobra Jet, seen below. | ||
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| − | == | + | ==Carb spacers== |
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[[File:VACUUM TAPS OEM 001.jpg|thumb|300px|left|OEM vacuum taps]] | [[File:VACUUM TAPS OEM 001.jpg|thumb|300px|left|OEM vacuum taps]] | ||
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| + | ==Fasteners== | ||
| + | L30/L31 Vortec engines use fasteners made specially for the plastic intake they use. To prevent over torquing the fasteners and crushing the intake gaskets, the bolts come with a longer shank, designed to bottom out before the gasket is compromised. | ||
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| + | Below the OEM bolt is on the left, an ARP bolt, right: | ||
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| + | [[File:VORTEC INTAKE BOLTS.jpg|thumb|left|]] <br style="clear:both"/> | ||
==Gaskets== | ==Gaskets== | ||
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